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Is SUBSTANTIALS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUBSTANTIALS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBSTANTIALS mean?

Substantials is a form of SUBSTANTIAL.

  1. adjective

    of considerable importance, size, or worth

    “won by a substantial margin”

  2. adjective

    of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something

    “a substantial argument”

  3. adjective

    having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

    “the substantial world”

  4. adjective

    providing abundant nourishment

    “a hearty meal”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

12

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) + I (1) + A (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SUBSTANTIALS

SUBSTANTIALS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SUBSTANTIALS

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